Second language learning for all students in early childhood settings
a. is uncommon in much of the rest of the world.
b. always complicates first language learning.
c. is growing in popularity in the United States.
d. is appropriate for primary classrooms, but not in preschool settings.
Question 2...Which of the following is not an example of language learning materials?
a. Flannel board story
b. Abacus
c. Puppets
d. Dramatic play props
Question 3...Which of the following best describes pragmatics?
a. The element of language that is a system of sounds used to make up words in a specific language
b. The element of language that is associated with the procedures for combining words into phrases and sentences
c. The element of language that involves the meanings given to words
d. The element of language that consists of the understanding necessary for adapting language to different social situations
Question 4...Syntax is the element of language that
a. involves the meanings given to words.
b. consists of the understanding necessary for adapting language to different social situations.
c. refers to the procedures for combining words into phrases and sentences.
d. is associated with rules for combining sounds to form words within a specific language, for example, rules for creating plurals and tenses.
Question 5...Which of the following is the best definition of morphology?
a. A system of sounds used to make up words in a specific language
b. Rules for combining sounds to form words within a specific language, for example, rules for creating plurals and tenses
c. Refers to the procedures for combining words into phrases and sentences
d. Consists of the understanding necessary for adapting language to different social situations
Question 6...Which of the following is the best definition of phonology, one of the five main elements of language?
a. A system of sounds used to make up words in a specific language
b. Rules for combining sounds to form words within a specific language, for example, rules for creating plurals and tenses
c. Involves the meanings given to words
d. Refers to the procedures for combining words into phrases and sentences